Lover's Bridge Introduction
For residents living adjacent to the stream, the "bridge" is the most important commuting facility; without it, traveling in and out can be time-consuming and difficult. The current port suspension bridge has become more valuable for tourism, but it was not easy for the villagers to have a bridge connecting them in the past. In earlier times, the transportation network in remote areas was not as developed as it is today. Local residents needed to walk along the beach and take a long detour around the Port Creek to go out. During dry seasons in winter, they did not need to wade through the creek, but when the rainy season arrived and the creek swelled, the only way out could be blocked, making it inconvenient and slightly dangerous. To solve the transportation dilemma, the Manjhou Township Office built a commuting suspension bridge there. It was not until the Jia'e Highway was opened and a bidirectional reinforced concrete bridge was constructed that the suspension bridge was finally retired. In 1994, the township office rebuilt the current port suspension bridge to promote tourism and public development. The port suspension bridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the area, and its red and white structure can be seen from afar, spanning across Port Creek. The green banks are adorned with trees, making the scenery lush and vibrant—one can't help but think, "Red, white, and green, so beautiful." Since the bridge is not far from the estuary, standing on the bridge allows one to overlook the vast ocean bay. Looking up at the sky is expansive, and looking down at the creek is also broad; the entire scene is expansive, and any negative feelings should dissipate. The area around Port Creek not only offers beautiful views but also provides recreational opportunities, as evidenced by the canoe leaves drifting on the water. These leaves are not just leaves; they are actually canoes in motion, each boat scattered across different corners of the creek, moving in various directions, further enhancing the lively scene of Port Creek.
